The Daily Grommet team shows you how to grow edible mushrooms indoors with mushroom growing kits from BTTR ventures. Back To The Root - Set of 2 Mushroom Kits. Put one of these kits in your kitchen, spritz it with water twice a day using the mister that comes with the kit, and voila! Just like that, you’ll have 2-4 crops of pearl oyster mushrooms to enjoy over the course of the next several weeks. More at UncommonGoods
A gift fit for Johnny Appleseed, this Apple Tree To Be kit is a memorable and creative gift that will keep on giving. This kit contains seeds harvested from Ralls Janet heirloom apples. Apples are medium to large with thin greenish-yellow skin covered with dark pink and red stripes. Bite into one, and you'll experience a fine-grained, crisp and juicy taste. These apples ripen in October... More at UncommonGoods
Say goodbye to smells and fruit flies with the odor-resistant Fresh Air Compost Collector. Its unique "wind flumes" allow air to flow through the compost, reducing the smell by facilitating aerobic breakdown. This means that food decomposes more slowly and stays drier during the composting process. No mess either with compostable bags! Secure the bag in the collector within a... More at UncommonGoods
The tulip tree is one of America's most magnificent deciduous trees, and now you can raise one of your own to grow in your yard with this simple tree-to-be kit. With complete instructions, you get to watch your tree grow all the way from its humble days as a mere seedling. With a little care, in a few months your tree will start to grow in its little clay pot (included), and in little over... More at UncommonGoods
Keep the dirt off your knees and your tools close by with this multi-function gardener's seat. Combining the features of a tool bag and a folding chair, this handy seat is made of lightweight steel and water-resistant nylon. The bag detaches easily from the frame and has two carrying handles, 21 pockets for different sized tools and a large catch-all interior. Made in China. Featured in... More at UncommonGoods
Even hummingbirds won't be able to resist this vibrant yard ornament blooming with ingenuity and handcrafted appeal. Instead of tossing misprinted guava juice tins, artisans have trimmed and transformed the pliable metal into delicate daisy petals that feature, rather than downplay, the tin's exuberant medley of prints in primary colors. At the center of the bloom, curious hummingbirds... More at UncommonGoods
Wondering who will water your plants while you're on vacation? Have trouble remembering to tend them when you're home? Just let these ingenious garden stakes take care of them for you! Each ceramic stake is specially designed to release just the right amount of water into the soil via recycled wine or plastic bottles, making your gardening endeavors a little bit greener. Create a reservoir... More at UncommonGoods
You already know that biking & planting a garden are good for the environment, but now you can enjoy the two things together. This miniature, portable planter attaches easily to the frame of any bike, allowing you to take a little growing friend along for the ride. It holds soil for small plants to grow, or use the 2.5" brick red container to display wild flowers. Made in Atlanta, Georgia. More at UncommonGoods
Speedy, smart and petite, beautiful hummingbirds capture our attention with their unique charms. These gem-like birds dart in and out for feedings so expediently that seeing these spectacular members of the animal kingdom at close range can be quite the challenge. Fortunately, this unique feeder attracts hummingbirds within inches of your window, allowing you to really take in every aspect... More at UncommonGoods
There's nothing quite like a garden aflutter with wild butterflies in the afternoon sun. Attract your neighborhood beauties with this sand-and-water puddler, designed to hold on to natural minerals after water evaporates. Its shallow well of recycled glass holds sand or rock salt along with a teaspoon of water. When the water evaporates (in under a day), butterflies are attracted to the... More at UncommonGoods
Inspired by Olla, an ancient irrigation tool that farmers still use to conserve water in arid climates, designer (and former UncommonGoods copywriter) Joey Roth designed this self-watering planter. "I came up with the design as I was researching irrigation methods for my garden," Roth said. "I live in Southern California, and too much water would be lost to evaporation if... More at UncommonGoods
Give your guests a good chuckle (and maybe even make them blush!) before they enter your house with this hilarious doormat that is sure to make them do a double-take. Hand-woven from all-natural coconut fiber, mildew resistant, skid-resistant backing and hand painted with non-toxic, fade-resistant dyes. Made in India. More at UncommonGoods
Garden greens looking a little blue? Is that unruly tangle of a yard making you lose your inner balance? Let Michael Gentilucci's centering sculptures bring peace, humor, and the art of Zen to off-kilter spaces. These pensive pachyderms keep that necessary dose of tranquility in their trunks and provide a calming, yet distinctively elephantine, presence. To add even more charm, the Chinese... More at UncommonGoods
Give guests a laugh with this good-humored, mind-boggling doormat that reads differently depending on whether you are walking in or out of the house. Carefully designed letters read "Come In" from one angle and "Go Away" when flipped. Once guests are done scratching their heads, they can wipe their feet on this fun mat made of durable coconut husks. Made... More at UncommonGoods
Feng Shui means "wind and water," and these chimes negotiate the tension between the two elements beautifully, bringing calm and quiet style to any space. Handmade from ash wood, anodized aluminum, and various stones, the chime's understated design reflects its philosophical origins. Handmade in China. Click here to play sound. More at UncommonGoods
Treat yourself to a feast for the eyes and your feathered friends to a feast for the beak with this extraordinary hummingbird feeder. Blue recycled glass from Mexico set in black powder-coated steel wire mixes with bright red (a hummingbird's favorite color) as faceted glass drops to catch the light. Fill the feeder with nectar and become the most popular house on the block. Made in Mexico. More at UncommonGoods
Does working out in the garden leave you knees feeling flat-out tired? Well, this earth-friendly gardening mat will have you pumped up about getting your hands on those weeds again. Its rubber exterior is made from recycled industrial tires. Because this is the material from the inner tube, rather than the tough exterior, the surface is surprisingly smooth and flexible. Not only is the... More at UncommonGoods
It's such a pleasure to watch a bird feeder in the back yard, with the little feathered fellows flitting in for a quick bite. But even birds like a change in the menu now and then. Many species, from bluebirds to woodpeckers, actually enjoy fresh fruit for a treat, and this clever feeder helps you put that on the menu. Handmade from loops of sturdy copper wire, this feeder offers four coils... More at UncommonGoods
Day or night, this charming feeder is bound to be a hit--and a hoot--with backyard birds. Wide-eyed and full of whimsy, this rustic night owl makes friends with your local flock as he sits perched on a generous pile of scrumptious birdseed. This eye-catching ensemble of rounded metal roof and bowl, bird and hanging crescent moon is handcrafted by artisans in Bali of welded sheet metal painted... More at UncommonGoods
Garden greens looking a little blue? Is that unruly tangle of a yard making you lose your inner balance? Let Michael Gentilucci's centering sculptures bring peace, humor, and the art of Zen to off-kilter spaces. These kitties lend stressed-out outdoor spaces a helping paw by adding that necessary dose of tranquility through their calming, yet distinctively feline presence. To add even more... More at UncommonGoods
The garden is a place for brilliant colors: flowers, birds, and this extraordinary butterfly feeder, which will help attract those fluttering beauties to your yard. But what do butterflies eat? Some love flower nectar, while others prefer to eat sugar from a rotting, fermenting fruit, or stale beer. To make an irresistible mix, fill the inner cup with sugar nectar, using the included sea... More at UncommonGoods
Make gardening a treat with these clever boxes of botanical bon bons. Seed balls rolled in red clay are shaped like delectable truffles, ripe for the planting. Simply plant them in spacious potters or a plot of earth for delightful bushels of edible herbs. This patent-pending product goes beyond the giftbox: It's a thoughtful way of introducing gardening greenhorns to... More at UncommonGoods
A tribute to playground courtship and grade school crushes, this charming swing set features a pair of curious little creatures destined for each other. Handmade by Utah artist Fred Conlon from new and recycled steel. More at UncommonGoods
As you drive through the heartland, you can spot ancient wooden barns dotting the hillside. Many of them, once built for hard work, are faded now and can only offer picturesque charm. This wooden birdhouse, however, will bring that weathered, rustic appeal to your garden while still in the prime of its life. This solidly built miniature shed is constructed old-world care using reclaimed... More at UncommonGoods
